Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Environment" in Korean: 환경
환경hwangyeong
Environment in Korean is 환경 (hwangyeong). 환경 can mean the natural environment or surrounding conditions; context narrows the scope.
An everyday statement
환경을 보호해야 해요.hwangyeongeul bohohaeya haeyo.
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How to pronounce 환경
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hwangyeong
/hwankjʌŋ/
환경 (hwangyeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 환경 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Environment" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 환경hwangyeong | Environment Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 환경에 대한 질문hwangyeonge daehan jilmun | question about environment A useful combination with 환경. | A useful combination with 환경. |
| 환경을hwangyeongeul | Environment (as an object) Use 을 when 환경 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 환경 is the object of an action. |
How to use 환경 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
환경을 보호해야 해요.
hwangyeongeul bohohaeya haeyo.
We need to protect the environment.
This sentence uses 환경 in the environment sense.
- 2A different situation
환경에 관한 책을 읽었어요.
hwangyeonge gwanhan chaegeul ilgeosseoyo.
I read a book about the environment.
This sentence uses 환경 in the environment sense.
- 3A useful question or update
이 환경에서는 식물이 잘 자라요.
i hwangyeongeseoneun singmuri jal jarayo.
Plants grow well in this environment.
This sentence uses 환경 in the environment sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 환경
Incorrect: 환경를 보호해야 해요.
Correct: 환경을 보호해야 해요.
When practicing environment, use the correct particle or copula after 환경; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 환경예요.
Correct: 환경이에요.
When practicing environment, when identifying something as 환경, use 환경이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
환경 can mean the natural environment or surrounding conditions; context narrows the scope. The combination 환경에 대한 질문 (hwangyeonge daehan jilmun) means question about environment.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 환경
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
환경을 보호해야 해요.
hwangyeongeul bohohaeya haeyo.
We need to protect the environment.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
환경에 관한 책을 읽었어요.
hwangyeonge gwanhan chaegeul ilgeosseoyo.
I read a book about the environment.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Environment" in Korean
What does 환경 mean in Korean?
Environment in Korean is 환경 (hwangyeong). 환경 can mean the natural environment or surrounding conditions; context narrows the scope.
How do I use 환경에 대한 질문?
환경에 대한 질문 (hwangyeonge daehan jilmun) means question about environment. 환경 can mean the natural environment or surrounding conditions; context narrows the scope.
Which object particle goes after 환경?
The object form is 환경을 because 환경 ends in a consonant.
How is 환경 pronounced?
환경 (hwangyeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 환경 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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